ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST
Lake Havasu City, Lake Havasu City, AZ, United States
ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST
Lake Havasu City, AZ
Closing Date: 5/5/2026
Job Title: ACCOUNTING & PAYROLL SPECIALIST
OC26-291
Opening Date: 4/21/2026
Salary: $23.89 – $34.64
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Grade: CP7
POSITION OVERVIEW
We are seeking a detail-oriented professional to perform intermediate technical work in accounting, budgeting, and payroll administration. This role is vital in maintaining the integrity of the City’s financial records, ensuring accurate citywide payroll processing, and providing high-level administrative support to the Finance Division.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Payroll Administration:
Process citywide payroll, including taxes, electronic file transfers, and reporting. Maintain and reconcile complex payroll records.
Financial Reporting & Reconciliations:
Prepare bank statements, journal entries, and financial schedules. Reconcile daily cash receipts and general ledger activity.
Treasury & Banking:
Handle specialized bank software tasks such as positive pay and vendor payments. Manage the City procurement card program.
Audit & Compliance:
Assist external auditors with City and State audits. Interpret sales tax laws to calculate excise taxes.
Operational Support:
Maintain specialized databases (grants, capital assets, etc.), coordinate month-end closes, and serve as a liaison for vendors and agencies.
Staff Development:
Provide technical advice and cross-training to departmental staff on complex accounting issues.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Associate degree with coursework in Accounting, Finance, Payroll, or a related field.
Experience:
Considerable experience in accounting principles and payroll processing.
Public sector experience is highly preferred.
License:
Must possess and maintain a valid Driver’s License of the appropriate class.
Equivalency:
An equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge and skills may be considered.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
Technical Expertise:
Thorough understanding of payroll systems, federal/state/local regulations, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Analytical Skill:
Ability to perform complex arithmetic computations and provide thorough financial analysis.
Communication:
Strong interpersonal skills to resolve concerns with staff and communicate effectively with auditors and the public.
Discretion:
Ability to handle and maintain sensitive, confidential information.
Adaptability:
Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under strict deadlines.
WORKING CONDITIONS & SPECIAL NOTES
Schedule:
Standard business hours; however, this position may require non-standard hours, including nights, weekends, holidays, and callbacks as needed.
Environment:
Primary work is performed in a professional office setting.
Physical Demands:
Requires sitting for extended periods, repetitive motions, and the ability to occasionally lift up to 10 lbs.
BENEFITS
Employer-provided Medical/Rx (EPO or HSP)
Dental/Vision
Wellness Program
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible Spending Account/Health Savings Account
Employer-Provided Basic Life Insurance
Optional Additional Life Insurance
Optional Insurance-Critical Illness, Hospitalization, Indemnity
11 Paid Holidays Annually
Bereavement Leave
Paid Vacation
Short Term Disability
Long Term Disability
Opportunities for advancement
Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)
Optional Deferred Compensation
Tuition Reimbursement
Service Awards
Additional Comments
Lake Havasu City is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.
The City reserves the right to consider only the most highly qualified applicants.
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Lake Havasu City, AZ
Closing Date: 5/5/2026
Job Title: ACCOUNTING & PAYROLL SPECIALIST
OC26-291
Opening Date: 4/21/2026
Salary: $23.89 – $34.64
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Grade: CP7
POSITION OVERVIEW
We are seeking a detail-oriented professional to perform intermediate technical work in accounting, budgeting, and payroll administration. This role is vital in maintaining the integrity of the City’s financial records, ensuring accurate citywide payroll processing, and providing high-level administrative support to the Finance Division.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Payroll Administration:
Process citywide payroll, including taxes, electronic file transfers, and reporting. Maintain and reconcile complex payroll records.
Financial Reporting & Reconciliations:
Prepare bank statements, journal entries, and financial schedules. Reconcile daily cash receipts and general ledger activity.
Treasury & Banking:
Handle specialized bank software tasks such as positive pay and vendor payments. Manage the City procurement card program.
Audit & Compliance:
Assist external auditors with City and State audits. Interpret sales tax laws to calculate excise taxes.
Operational Support:
Maintain specialized databases (grants, capital assets, etc.), coordinate month-end closes, and serve as a liaison for vendors and agencies.
Staff Development:
Provide technical advice and cross-training to departmental staff on complex accounting issues.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Associate degree with coursework in Accounting, Finance, Payroll, or a related field.
Experience:
Considerable experience in accounting principles and payroll processing.
Public sector experience is highly preferred.
License:
Must possess and maintain a valid Driver’s License of the appropriate class.
Equivalency:
An equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge and skills may be considered.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
Technical Expertise:
Thorough understanding of payroll systems, federal/state/local regulations, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Analytical Skill:
Ability to perform complex arithmetic computations and provide thorough financial analysis.
Communication:
Strong interpersonal skills to resolve concerns with staff and communicate effectively with auditors and the public.
Discretion:
Ability to handle and maintain sensitive, confidential information.
Adaptability:
Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under strict deadlines.
WORKING CONDITIONS & SPECIAL NOTES
Schedule:
Standard business hours; however, this position may require non-standard hours, including nights, weekends, holidays, and callbacks as needed.
Environment:
Primary work is performed in a professional office setting.
Physical Demands:
Requires sitting for extended periods, repetitive motions, and the ability to occasionally lift up to 10 lbs.
BENEFITS
Employer-provided Medical/Rx (EPO or HSP)
Dental/Vision
Wellness Program
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible Spending Account/Health Savings Account
Employer-Provided Basic Life Insurance
Optional Additional Life Insurance
Optional Insurance-Critical Illness, Hospitalization, Indemnity
11 Paid Holidays Annually
Bereavement Leave
Paid Vacation
Short Term Disability
Long Term Disability
Opportunities for advancement
Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)
Optional Deferred Compensation
Tuition Reimbursement
Service Awards
Additional Comments
Lake Havasu City is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.
The City reserves the right to consider only the most highly qualified applicants.
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